Being a giver is not good for a 100-yard dash, but it’s valuable in a marathon.

Every time we interact with another person at work, we have a choice to make: do we try to claim as much value as we can, or contribute value without worrying about what we receive in return?

Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product.

When you put off a task, you buy yourself time to engage in divergent thinking rather than foreclosing on one particular idea.

Most people believe that great leaders are distinguished by their ability to give compelling answers. This profound book shatters that assumption, showing that the more vital skill is asking the right questions…. Berger poses many fascinating questions, including this one: What if companies had mission questions rather than mission statements? This is a book everyone ought to read—without question.

If we want a better original idea, we must generate our own before we screen others' suggestions.

Negative relationships are unpleasant but predictable.